BODC Annual Report (2021-2022)

MALANKARA ORTHODOX SYRIAN CHURCH DIOCESE OF BOMBAY ANNUAL REPORT : 2021 - 22





Diocese of Bombay DIOCESE OF BOMBAY THE BOMBAY ORTHODOX DIOCESAN COUNCIL (B.O.D.C.) President: H. G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos, Metropolitan Diocesan Secretary: Rev. Fr. Thomas K Chacko MEMBERS Name Place Telephone Rev. Fr. Santhosh Varghese Sakinaka 98691 25758 Rev. Fr. Shaji Chacko Mulund 90045 19433 Mr. A. G. Babu Thane 98192 27370 Mr. Joseph Abraham Kirkee 98222 52760 Mr. Sajeev P. Rajan 97021 12299 Mr. Thomas Philip Vasai 98203 23343 Mr. Riju M. John (Internal Auditor) Kalyan 98202 39251 M/s J. K. Varghese & Co (Statutory Auditor) Mira Road 98200 55694 MALANKARA ORTHODOX CHURCH ASSOCIATION MANAGING COMMITTEE MEMBERS Name Place Telephone Rev. Fr. Jacob Koshy Pimpri 96454 03933 Rev. Fr. Jacob Thomas Dadar 98690 45747 Mr. Alex Varghese Thane 98204 97550 Mr. Biju Samuel Doha 0097455821981 Mr. M. C. Sunny Vashi 98200 25461 Mr. Varughese Daniel Nerul 98207 22851 ANNUAL REPORT : 2021 – 22 Page 2 of 107

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Diocese of Bombay THE DIOCESAN METROPOLITAN Under the able guidance and leadership of our Diocesan Metropolitan H. G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos, the Diocese is scaling the pinnacle of glory through the remarkable growth in its spiritual, social, educational, ecumenical and charitable activities. In spite of being burdened with several responsibilities of the Diocese and various projects of the Church, Thirumeni finds time to plan meticulously and to provide specific guidelines for every activity of the Diocese, the parishes, the spiritual organizations and the social and educational projects thereof. His Grace also spends time to provide help, pastoral care and counselling to those who approach with individual problems. Positions Held President :  Fellowship of the Bishops in Bombay. Co-President  Malankara Orthodox Church Council of Bombay  Gregorian Community.  Thalacode Boys Home.  Christian Cemeteries Trust, Bombay.  Sleeba Dasa Samooham  Ministry of Human Empowerment, MOSC  Sponsorship Committee (Medical & Para-Medical). :  Maharashtra Malayalee Christian Association. Vice President :  St. George Balikagram, Dehu Road. Board Member :  Christian Medical College, Ludhiana. Member :  Department of Ecumenical Relations. CONFERENCES ATTENDED  Meeting of the Haggai Institute, Hyderabad.  MGOCSM Global Conference, Kerala.  Retreat Programme of Gregorian Community, Roha.  Visited many countries many a time since 1978.  WCC General Assembly in Vancouver (Canada) and Porto Alegre (Brazil).  Attended many National and International conferences of various types in different parts of the world.  Associated with NCCI, WCC, Boisey Institute (Geneva) & Hagai Institute (USA).  Visited many monasteries and communities in USA, UK, Europe. All the Oriental Orthodox Churches and many Byzentine Churches. ANNUAL REPORT : 2021 – 22 Page 4 of 107

Diocese of Bombay THE MALANKARA ORTHODOX SYRIAN CHURCH DIOCESE OF BOMBAY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2021-22 “Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of His salvation from day to day”. (Psalms 96:1-2) With immense gratitude to God Almighty, for the countless blessings and mercies showered upon the Diocese of Bombay, may I humbly present a brief Annual Report, on behalf of the Bombay Orthodox Diocesan Council, on the various achievements and activities of the Diocese during the year 2021-22. THE DIOCESAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY The General Assembly of the Diocese was convened on 30th September, 2021, at Vashi Aramana, as per Kalpana No. 106/2021 of the Diocesan Metropolitan. The meeting was presided over by the Diocesan Metropolitan H. G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos and was attended by 30 priests and 36 representatives from the various parishes of the Diocese. The members of the Malankara Sabha Association Managing Committee were also present as special invitees. The Annual Accounts & Annual Reports for the year 2020-21 were approved by the Assembly. The General Assembly also approved the Five-year plan of the Diocesan Golden Jubilee projects unanimously. THE DIOCESAN COUNCIL MEETINGS In the reporting year, three meetings were held and various decisions pertaining to the activities of the Diocese were discussed and decided. PARISHES AND CONGREGATIONS At present we have 55 parishes, including congregations, which are actively functioning in the Diocese. LATE LAMENTED METROPOLITANS’ REMEMBERENCE DAY The 98th death anniversary of Late Lamented Metropolitan Alvares Mar Yulios and the 24th death anniversary of Late Lamented Metropolitan Dr. Philipose Mar Theophilus were observed at the Diocesan level on 1st & 2nd Oct, 2021, at Vashi Aramana Church in the presence of the Diocesan Metropolitan, H. G. Alexios Mar Eusebios, Asst. Metropolitan of Mavelikkara Diocese who led the perunnal service. DAY FOR THE DEPARTED On 20th Feb, 2022, the day of the faithful departed, the Diocese of Bombay organized Holy Qurbana at Sewri Christian Cemetery, with the support of St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral, Dadar. H. G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos, our Diocesan Metropolitan was the chief celebrant of the Holy Qurbana and 7 priests and hundreds of faithful attended the service. ANNUAL REPORT : 2021 – 22 Page 5 of 107

Diocese of Bombay DIOCESAN DAY The Diocesan Day and the 32th Annual Feast (Perunnal) of St. Thomas Aramana Church, Vashi, were celebrated on 5th & 6th Feb, 2022. H. G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos, the Diocesan Metropolitan & Rev. Fr. Dr. Thomas Varghese Amayil led the perunnal service. A public meeting was also held after the Holy Qurbana. DIOCESAN MISSION DEVELOPMENT SUNDAY The Diocesan Mission Development Sunday was observed on 6th Feb, 2022. Special prayers were conducted for the mission developments of the Diocese spearheaded by the Diocesan Metropolitan. Till the reporting period, a sum of Rs. 4,72,205/- was received, through the diocesan mission development cover collection. DIOCESAN GOLDEN JUBILEE The General Assembly of the Diocese of Bombay convened on 30th September, 2021, at Vashi Aramana approved the Five- year plan of the Diocesan Golden Jubilee projects. Rev. Fr. Benjamin Stephen is serving as the Coordinator of the Golden Jubilee projects. Some of the important activities we have done during the year are as follows: a) Refresher Courses for priests: - Refresher courses for priests started during the year via online media. Rev. Fr. Dr. Bijesh Philip, and Rev. Fr. Dr. Felix Yohannan the Pandemic situation we published the online version of the magazine. Under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Thomas Varghese, Rev. Fr. Mathew Thannimoottil and their team the magazine is being published regularly. b) Multi-lingual Holy Qurbana: We have started multi-lingual Holy Qurbana and celebrating other Church feasts at St. Mary’s ICSE school auditorium at Koperkhairane from February 2022 onwards for the benefit our youngsters in understanding the meaning of the services and for their active participation. Rev. Fr. Basil Kuriakose has been appointed as a full time priest for this purpose. c) Counselling: The Diocese started a counselling cell under the able leadership of Rev. Fr. Aswin Fernandes, Rev. Fr. Joemon Thomas and Rev. Fr. Basil Kuriakose. They organized many sessions for different age groups through online platform. d) Ambulance: By the grace of God we received an ambulance during the year which was sponsored by the ‘Muthoot Group’. The ambulance is used for the transportation of the cancer patients of Dr. Mar Theophilus Ashraya Bhavan to Tata Hospital. We express our sincere gratitude to the ‘Muthoot Group’. e) Women Empowerment Program: We have provided 15 sewing machines to five centres of our Diocese for imparting tailoring training to women with the help of MMVS Bombay Diocese. The Diocese of Bombay has also started under its direct supervision a tailoring training centre at Turbhe for the benefit of women from the slum areas from 7th October 2021 onwards. 12 women from the first batch successfully completed their training by July 2022 and the second batch training has started. We express our sincere gratitude to ‘Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi, Mumbai’ and Mr. Sajeev. P. Rajan for sponsoring the entire equipment including the sewing machines for enabling skill development among marginalized women. f) Village Mission: Preliminary work pertaining to starting of a Village Mission at Sawantwadi has been initiated. To start with, we are planning to adopt 6 villages in Sawantwadi for providing mobile medical services in that area. This will help the villagers who do not have any medical support in close proximity to their villages. ANNUAL REPORT : 2021 – 22 Page 6 of 107

Diocese of Bombay Reception to Bava Thirumeni The Diocese of Bombay organized a grand reception meeting on 4th April 2022 at Vashi Aramana during the first Apostolic Visit of H. H. Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Mathews III after his consecration as the supreme head of the Malankara Orthodox Church. In the history of the Diocese of Bombay, it was the first time a Catholicos celebrated Holy Qurbana and attended the Catholicate Day celebrations in Bombay Diocese. Hundreds of faithful along with all the priests of the diocese of Bombay attended the service and received the blessings of the Catholicos. The felicitation meeting after the Holy Qurbana was presided over by H.G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos, Metropolitan. The meeting was inaugurated by Mr. Oommen Chandy, former Chief Minister of Kerala. The then guardian minister of Thane and Urban Development Minister of Maharashtra Mr. Eknath Shinde (present Chief Minister of Maharashtra), Mr. Rajan Vichare M.P, Mrs. Manda Mathre M.L.A, H.G. Mar Thomas Elavanal, Justice Benjamin Koshy and many other dignitaries gave felicitation speeches for Bava Thirumeni. During the meeting the Dr. Mar Theophilus award, the prestigious award of the diocese of Bombay was awarded to Dr. C.J. Samuel for his substantial contribution to the Diocese in particular and the society at large in the field of education and law. The diocese also felicitated the following church members; Mr. Abey Kuruvilla (National Selector and General Manager of BCCI), Mr. Mathai Geevarghese Vaidyan, former Deputy Managing Director of State Bank of India and Senior Advisor to the Tata Trust, Mrs. Alice Geevarghese Vaidyan the first lady Chairman and Managing Director of General Insurance Corporation of India and an Independent Director on the Boards of Air India, Tata Life and Tata General Insurance Companies, Mrs. Mini Ipe, Managing Director of Life Insurance Corporation of India for their remarkable achievements and contributions to the society in their fields. As part of the Diocesan Golden Jubilee Celebrations, the Diocese of Bombay also felicitated the following church members for their sincere and dedicated work for the development of the Diocese; V. Rev. P.M. Mathews Cor Episcopa, Baroda, V. Rev. C. V. Kuriakose Cor Episcopa, Pune, Rev. Fr. Jesudasan Puthethu, Mrs. Sara Pothen, Dadar, Mr. Joy K. Varghese, Dadar, Mr. Abraham Baby, Malad, Mr. M. T. Kochukunju, Powai, Mr. M. P. Abraham, Mulund, Mr. R. T. Thomas, Andheri, Mr. V.C. John, Vashi. During the meeting H. H. Catholicos launched the website of our new venture, Theo Institute of Eastern Studies. During His Holiness’s 4-day visit, he presided the Advisory Board meeting of Sanpada College, led the oath ceremony of the members of Gregorian Community Ashram at Roha, visited Ashraya Bhavan, Nerul and other institutions of the Diocese of Bombay. H.H. first apostolic visit to the Diocese was a grand program and great blessing. OBITUARY The Diocese observed with utmost sorrow the sad demise of H.H. Baselios Marthoma Paulose II, Catholicos of the East and Malankara Metropolitan on 12th July 2021. Holy father was a great leader and a philanthropist. His intercession is a stronghold for us. We also express our heartfelt condolence on the sad demise of one of the senior priests of the diocese Rev. Fr. Jesudasan P. His contributions to the growth of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in general, and the Diocese of Bombay in particular, has been immense. We pray to our Lord Almighty to keep him in His bosom till the second coming of our Lord. ANNUAL REPORT : 2021 – 22 Page 7 of 107

Diocese of Bombay PRIESTS In the reporting year, 54 priests (including 1 priest on deputation and 1 priest doing his higher studies) have been serving in various parishes and congregations of the Diocese. There are also 13 retired priests in the Diocese. SEMINARY STUDENTS The following students were studying in the STOTS Nagpur & OTS Kottayam, for our Diocese, during the year 2020-2021: 1. Br. Reuben T. Mathew 3rd Year (OTS Kottayam) 2. Sr. Mary 3rd Year (STOTS Nagpur) 3. Br. Sajin Saju 2nd Year (STOTS Nagpur) 4. Br. John Easo 2nd Year (St. Tikhon’s, USA) 4. Br. Soyal Santosh Varghese 1st Year (OTS Kottayam) 5. Br. Shyju Mathew 1st Year (STOTS Nagpur) SOCIAL PROJECTS 1. ST. MARY’S TEJASWINI SCHOOL, VASHI (MOCCB) St. Mary’s Tejaswini School, started in 2004, has become a full-fledged school up to the 10th Std. and has a present strength of 424 students, from the Turbhe slum area. As per the Education Department’s requirements, the school timing is 2.15 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. All the infrastructure facilities of St. Mary’s Multipurpose High School, Vashi are made available to these underprivileged children free of cost, including the TeachNext Smart Class (teaching with the help of LCD Projector, Computer and CD’s) which are equivalent to Rs. 34,100/- per student per annum, applicable for a regular student. Besides free education in English medium, transportation, school books, uniforms and one time snacks are also provided free of cost. The aggregate expenditure per child per annum is Rs. 18,750/- excluding Smart Class facility etc. More than Rs. 75 lakhs are being spent annually, for this single project. 2. NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR T. B. AFFECTED CHILDREN – TURBHE (GREGORIAN COMMUNITY) About 34 T. B. patients, most of them children aged between 3-12 years, receive medicines from the Government Health Department and are provided with a nutritious meal daily at our TB Centre. Our volunteers prepare and distribute food to these T. B. patients. The menu for this is a cup of boiled milk with Bournvita, a boiled egg, a fruit and sometimes other snacks, in addition to the regular menu, for each person, which costs about Rs. 1,000/- per day. This scheme was started on the “Shashtyabdapoorthi” day of our beloved Thirumeni. Due to the pandemic situation it was withheld for two years and are now planning to start it this year at the earliest. Special thanks to Mrs. Junu Joseph for her dedicated service as the coordinator of the project. 3. ANNAYOGANA A program for providing midday meals to the patients and their bystanders admitted to the Municipal Hospital, Vashi. We started this project in 2017. Every Saturday we are providing 150 packets of food in the noon time with the financial support of our faithful. ANNUAL REPORT : 2021 – 22 Page 8 of 107

Diocese of Bombay We express our sincere gratitude to out Vashi Parish, MGOCSM, OCYM and other church members for their sincere support as the volunteer team. 4. FREESHIPS IN SCHOOL RUN BY MOCCB About 150 economically backward students are studying in our regular school. We are providing free-ship/fee-concession to these students, equivalent to the expenses of about Rs. 27,07,500/- per annum. 5. Dr. MAR THEOPHILUS ASHRAYA BHAVAN, NERUL A Shelter home for cancer patients and their relatives is our latest initiative. It is seen that the many of the cancer patients who come to Mumbai from outstation are from a poor background. As a result, these patients and/ or the relatives accompanying them cannot afford a decent place to stay in Mumbai during the treatment period, as accommodation in Mumbai is very expensive. A large number of such people have no option but to live on roadside. By the grace of God, we could start a shelter home for such people in Navi Mumbai, on the 1st August 2019 viz., ‘Dr. Mar Theophilus Ashraya Bhavan’ at Row House No 28, Plot No 35, Nandanvan CHS, Sector 17, Nerul, Navi Mumbai. We are providing free food, accommodation and transportation to Tata Hospital, to a limited number of patients and their bystander relatives. Monthly expenses to run this project comes to around Rs. 2,00,000/-. Rev. Fr. Benjamin Stephen is serving as the manager for this project. We express our sincere gratitude to the “Muthoot Group” for providing ambulance for the Ashraya Bhavan. Spiritual organizations 1. VAIDIKA SANGHAM St. Thomas Orthodox Vaideeka Sangham, Diocese of Bombay is a vibrant organisation of our Diocese. Vaideeka Sangham held 9 online meetings via Zoom and three physical meetings at Aramana, during this financial year under the guidance of our Diocesan Metropolitan His Grace Geevarghese Mar Coorilos. Rev. Fr. Joshua Abraham is serving as the Vaideeka Sangham Secretary. Vaidika Sangham expresses its heartfelt thanks to Rev. Fr M B George for his able leadership to Vaideeka Sanghom during last three years. Annual Retreat was held on 7th and 8th March 2022 at Vashi Aramana. Rev. Fr. Varghese Mathew (Saji Achen), Attapadi Mission led this year’s retreat. 52 Priests attended. Priests Identity Cards were distributed. Mementos were distributed to Rev. Fr. Jose Isaac, Rev. Fr. Prisquilas Peter & Rev Fr. Santhosh Varghese, who have successfully completed 25years in pastoral ministry during the feast of our Late Lamented H. G. Dr. Philipose Mar Theophilus & Late Lamented H.G. Mar Alvares Julius on October 2nd. By the grace of God, we were able to start the Diocesan Golden Jubilee Five Year Plan during this financial year. Spiritual Revival Ministry, Diocesan Web site, Pre-Marital Counselling, The Diocesan Gateway Magazine, Jeevandhara Gospel Team, Refresher courses to clergy and laity and Prayer Fellowship are successfully continuing their functions under the Diocesan Vaideeka Sangham. ANNUAL REPORT : 2021 – 22 Page 9 of 107

Diocese of Bombay 2. SUNDAY SCHOOL The Sunday Schools of Bombay Diocese greatly appreciate the guidance and leadership of our beloved and most respected Diocesan Metropolitan, H. G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos in recognizing the most important role of the Sunday Schools in the evangelization of our young ones. This task was headed by our former Vice President Rev. Fr. Thomas Varghese and present Vice President Rev. Fr. Benjamin Stephen and executed selflessly by more than 460 committed teachers, in 54 Sunday Schools of Bombay Diocese. For better performance, Sunday Schools in the Diocese are divided into 2 regions namely Mumbai Zone and Pune Zone. These regions are further divided into 7 districts: Surat, Malad, Dadar, Vashi, Kalyan, Nashik and Pune. All the Sunday Schools are led by the Diocesan Director Dr. Bright Philip along with the executive committee and head masters playing a pivotal role. COMPETITIONS: Due to the pandemic, the competitions at district level and diocesan level could not be held. However, in spite of the adverse situation some units conducted their competitions in offline/online mode. TEACHER’S TRAINING: Sue to the pandemic situation teacher’s orientation training classes were conducted through online media. SUNDAY SCHOOL DAY & CHARITY DAY: It was celebrated virtually by all the parishes and some of the parishes could manage to do it in person. EXAMINATIONS: The half yearly examinations and the annual examinations of all classes of the respective zones were conducted virtually as per the OKR guidelines. The class 10th and 12th examinations were successfully conducted online. Certificates were issued. More than 200 teachers successfully completed the 12th examination held for the Sunday School Teachers. MEETINGS: During the academic year a general body meeting was convened virtually to discuss and decide on the various activities as per the directions from the OKR. Executive committee meetings were held at regular intervals in online mode. OVBS: Most of the unit level Sunday Schools conducted their classes virtually Diwali and Christmas vacations with the active leadership of Deacons and Brothers from STOTS Nagpur. CHARITY: An additional charity collection of ₹ 50,000/- (Rs. Fifty Thousand/-) for the treatment of Master Aaron from Dehu Road was transferred making total contributions to ₹ 4,50,000/- (Rs. Four Lakhs Fifty thousand/-). We thank all the Sunday Schools which contributed heartily. ANNUAL REPORT : 2021 – 22 Page 10 of 107

Diocese of Bombay 3. M.G.O.C.S.M. With God Almighty's righteous will and abundant grace the MGOCSM activities for the year 2021-2022 functioned smoothly during the financial year. Due to the second wave of Covid-19, we continued conducting M.G.O.C.S.M. activities virtually this year as well. The General Assembly was conducted in the presence of H. G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos on the 13th of June via Online. The Office Bearers for the year 2019-2020: President H. G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos Vice President Co. Vice President Fr. Jubin Thomas Diocesan Secretary Diocesan Treasurer Fr. John Mathai (Pune Region) Council Members Ms. Vini Mary Joy Special Invitees Mr. Aby Mathews Senior Friends Angela Bin Kuriakose (Malad Zone) Jerin Jacob (Dadar Zone) Jasmine Regi (Kalyan Zone) Rijin Thomas (Vashi Zone) Roshan Raju (Pune Zone) Monish Mathew (Nasik Zone) Jithin Pappachan (Surat Zone) Benjamin Philip Beryl Varghese Christina Viju Johan Thomas Metsin Mathew Rincy Varghese Aby Varghese Cini Varghese Prinu Mathew Shonu Thankachan The below listed activities were conducted throughout the year. Leadership Conference 2021 The Leadership Conference was conducted virtually on 17th July, 2021. The theme of the conference was ‘Leading from the Heart’ taken from Psalms 78:72. H.G. Dr. Abraham Mar Seraphim, Metropolitan of Bangalore Diocese was the Keynote speaker. Our Diocesan Metropolitan H.G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos gave the presidential address. MGOCSM Diocesan Secretary presented the year plan and introduced the team officially to the delegates. All the delegates who attended the conference were given a certificate signed by the Metropolitan. Bombay M.G.O.C.S.M paid homage to Late Lamented H.H Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Paulose II and presented a documentary video about H.H visit to our diocese at multiple occasions. The M.G.O.C.S.M Diocesan Choir Divine Ragas released their original composition “I see your glory” at the Leadership conference. Annual Conference 2021 KRATOS 2021– BOMBAY MGOCSM conducted yet another Annual Conference virtually from the 5th to 7th November 2021. KRATOS which means “STRENGTH OF GOD” was decided to be the name of our Annual Conferences during the pandemic. The theme of this ANNUAL REPORT : 2021 – 22 Page 11 of 107

Diocese of Bombay year was “The Lord will stand with you and give you strength” (2 Timothy 4:17) Keynote speakers were Rev. Fr. Aashu Alexander & Rev. Dn. Renish Geevarghese. Aura 2021 The 11th edition of the Diocesan Carol Singing event was conducted after one year’s gap due to the pandemic. Aura 2021 was premiered on YouTube on the 12th of December 2021. The event was hosted by Divine Ragas, the M.G.O.C.S.M choir. This year Aura was not a competition, it was a performance based event to cherish the musical talent across churches of the diocese. 15 units from across the diocese participated in the event. Units like Bahrain, Aurangabad, Dhule could participate in Aura for the first time since it was conducted virtually. The video has garnered approximately 8500 views till date on YouTube. Calendar 2022 The M.G.O.C.S.M Calendar was released after a gap of one year due to the pandemic. The theme for this year’s calendar was Monasteries of Malankara Orthodox Church. Our Diocesan Metropolitan, H.G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos launched the calendar in December and by God’s abundant mercy we managed to print and circulate 1500 calendars across the diocese as well as to overseas countries. Theo Ministry 2021-22 All the MGOCSM units across Bombay, Pune, Nasik, Surat regions have participated in the Diocesan prayer meeting, Theo Ministry which was premiered on YouTube every month. Zonal Events – Malad Zone Borivali MGOCSM organized a TED Talk with Rev. Fr. Philip Kuruvilla & Bibi Philip on the topic “Women in Orthodoxy” on the 19th of September 2021. Members across the diocese attended the conference online and interacted/exchanged thoughts in the forum. Borivali unit compiled lyrical videos of liturgical songs for the YouTube channel of Bombay MGOCSM. This Digital Repository is being maintained as study material for the youth of the church. Malad MGOCSM organized an Inter Church Quiz Competition on Zoom. L.L. H.G. Dr. Philipose Mar Theophilos Memorial Quiz Competition was open to all the members of MGOCSM Bombay Diocese. The first round was held on 17th October 2021. Last and Final round was held on the 31st October 2021. 17 units across the diocese participated in the event. Zonal Events – Kalyan Zone Ulhasnagar MGOCSM organised a session on Mental Health Awareness virtually on the 13th of November, 2021. The session was well led by a counselling psychologist, Vijit Varghese in the presence of Fr. Koshy George and the discussion involved everything in and around the importance of mental health and self-care. Kalyan-Vashi Bizonal conference was held on January 23rd, 2022. The conference was organized by Kalyan West MGOCSM virtually. The theme of the conference was ‘Lockdown - A blessing or a curse?’ The entire conference was led by Rev. Fr. Jobin Varghese in the presence Fr. Jubin Thomas, Fr. Koshy George, Fr. Basil kuriakose, Fr. Joemon Thomas, Fr. Anish Jacob, Fr. Rijo Chacko, and Fr. Bejoy George and the session was well graced with a good number of participation from both the zones. Ambernath MGOCSM organised Gregorian Worship on the 27th of March, 2022. The ANNUAL REPORT : 2021 – 22 Page 12 of 107

Diocese of Bombay event was led by Rev. Fr. Jubin Thomas along with the Vicar Rev. Fr. Bejoy George. This was the first event held offline after the lockdown and was also broadcasted online and gained great participation. Zonal Events – Dadar Zone Mulund MGOCSM organized a Blood donation camp for the zone during the difficult times of the pandemic. There was an awareness session as well organized in association with Fortis Hospital before the blood donation and many of the youth donated blood before taking the covid vaccination. Powai MGOCSM organized a Gregorian Worship on 27th March 2022. Zonal Events – Vashi Zone Nerul MGOCSM visited the Cancer care centre and old age home and spent a day with the inmates. All units of the zone organized Gregorian Worship and Feed the Hungry (Food Donation) during Lenten Season Zonal Events – Nashik Zone Aurangabad MGOCSM visited Mother Teresa Ashram for a charity activity and Nashik MGOCSM organized Career counseling for students on virtual platform and sponsored one year’s school fee of a student. Zonal Events – Surat Zone Surat Zonal Conference was organized virtually by Vapi MGOCSM on 18th December 2021. Fr Jubin Thomas led the session on the theme based on 2 Timothy 4:7. Fr. Thomaskutty C, Fr. Lijo Daniel, Fr. Alin Joseph & Fr. Sam Oommen also participated in the conference. Zonal Events – Pune Zone Dehuroad MGOCSM organized a Tree plantation drive on 17th July 2021 under the leadership of Fr. Benjamin Philip and Fr. John Mathai. A Zonal Gregorian Worship was organized by Dehuroad MGOCSM online on 15 August 2021. Khadki MGOCSM organized an online singing competition called Crescendo and they donated food to the needy and gadgets to the under privileged students during lockdown. 4. YOUTH MOVEMENT By the Grace of God Almighty, our Bombay Diocese has had an active Youth Movement that involves and guides the young members of our Diocese OCYM units in spiritual, charitable & social activities throughout the year under the inspiring leadership of H. G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos Metropolitan (President) and the following diocesan level office bearers: Vice President Rev. Fr. George Jijo Abraham Regional Vice President Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Jinumon Abraham Regional Vice President Rev. Fr. Skaria Sibi Thomas General Secretary Vinod Ninan Eapen, Powai Joint Secretary Jeffry John Thomas, Vashi Treasurer Blesson Abraham, Malad Central Committee Jaisy Biju, Mulund Central Committee Sabu Varghese, Powai Central Committee Alex Mathew, Andheri ANNUAL REPORT : 2021 – 22 Page 13 of 107

Diocese of Bombay In the current year 2021-2022, even as we were going through the pandemic and its second lockdown and second wave effects – with many members unable to move out of their houses and children having online classes - our central committee and the various units were hampered in the regular functions of the OCYM. Youth members of our diocese joined with the Diocese in the special online prayer sessions that saw a great participation during the lockdown days. Local level activities, where feasible, were commendably done by many OCYM units across the diocese. The office bearers of our diocese, who were due to stepdown the previous year, continued in their positions as physical meetings were not possible to take decisions and other uncertainties that prevailed at the time. The Dr. Philipos Mar Theophilus Memorial Orthodox Youth Hostel at Sakinaka, was also affected, with inmates having gone back during the initial lockdown and very few were able to come back during the year. Election of new office bearers at the combined unit representatives and central committee meeting: With the exceptional circumstances of the pandemic, a combined meeting was held online, on the 28th Feb, 2022 – of representatives of all units, as well as the diocesan central committee members – to elect the new office bearers for the OCYM Bombay Diocese. The new office bearers elected were: General Secretary Bettina Jacob, Vashi Joint Secretary (1) Mr. Robin Thomas, Borivali Joint Secretary (2) Mrs. Jaisy Biju, Mulund. Treasurer Mr. Anish Jacob Varghese, Kalyan (W) Central Association Member (1) Mr. Jubin Thomas, Khadki Pune Central Association Member (2) Mrs. Sonu George, Nashik Central Association Member (3) Mr. Unni Jacob, Silvassa Mrs. Reshmy Noel, Vasai Auditor 5. MARTH MARIAM SAMAJAM All the Marth Mariam Vanitha Samajam units with their motto \"Pray-Work-Shine\" are functioning effectively under the Leadership and guidance of the Vicars and unit office bearers, in all zones in the Diocese. President H. G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos Vice President Rev. Fr. Jiji K. Thomas Vice President (Pune Region) Rev. Fr. Rajesh John General Secretary Mrs. Sheela Varghese Treasurer Mrs. Accamma Chacko Zones Zonal Secretaries Central Committee Members Dadar Zone Mrs. Valsa Joseph Mrs. Mariamma Baby Vashi Zone Mrs. Lilly Joy Malad Zone Mrs. Selin Sanjeev Mrs. Rosamma Chacko Kalyan Zone Mrs. Mini Jacob Mrs. Mariakutty Thomas Pune Zone Mrs. Elsy Thomas Mrs. Annie Mathew Surat Zone Mrs. Betty Benjamin Mrs. Rosyln Kurien Nashik Zone Mrs. Annie Ommen Central Coordinator Mrs. Marykutty John ANNUAL REPORT : 2021 – 22 Page 14 of 107

Diocese of Bombay Under the strong guidance and support of the Diocesan Metropolitan His Grace Geevarghese Mar Coorilos and Vice President Rev. Fr. Jiji K. Thomas, MMVS is moving forward with great enthusiasm. As per the instruction of MMVS President H. G. Yuhanon Mar Polycarpos, Akhanda Prarthana was held twice during this year in all the zones of the Diocese to dispel the pandemic and pray for Covid affected people and for Bava Thirumeni. Annual conference for the year was held on 30th August 2021 via. Video conference. The key note speaker was Rev. Fr. Joji K. Joy. Leaders Training Conference 2021 was held on 22nd August 2021 and the key note speaker was Rev. Fr. Jiji K. Thomas (Vice President, MMVS). All Zonal Conferences for the seven zones of the MMVS Bombay Diocese were held and the theme for the year was from St. John chapter 3:16. Dates and keynote speakers for the respective zones were as follows: Malad Zone 10. 09. 2021 Rev. Fr. P. Philipose, Karthikapally Dadar Zone 10. 09. 2021 Rev. Fr. Joji K. Joy Kalyan Zone 07. 10. 2021 V. Rev. Joseph Samuel Karukayil Cor Episcopa Surat Zone 18. 12. 2021 V. Rev. Baselel Ramban Vashi Zone 19. 12. 2021 V. Rev. Baselel Ramban Nashik Zone 26. 01. 2022 Rev. Fr. Jiji K. Thomas Pune Zone 19. 02. 2022 Rev. Fr. Dynu Kurian (Culcutta Diocese) All the above conferences were well attended by the Samajam Members and our Diocesan Metropolitan graced most of the conferences with his presence. Under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Rajesh John, Vice President MMVS with kind co- ordinations of all Achens, MMVS Pune Region had conducted quarterly Prarthana Sangamam, Christmas Sangamam and Christmas Carol Competitions. As a part of Golden Jubilee of Bombay Diocese, the Diocese had distributed 15 number of sewing machines to a few parishes for the purpose of women empowerment through MMVS. The Akhila Malankara MMVS Exams were held during January end and 1st week of February 2022. Total 441 candidates had attempted the essay type questions, and results declared were remarkable. The yearly Charity activities were done during the year. A sum of Rs. 21,000 was distributed in Mumbai region, Rs.25000 donated for Sneha Sparsham Charity Project and Rs.25000 distributed as part of cover collection to the Central office Kottayam. The MMVS office bearers of all units of Bombay Diocese had attended the Akhila Malankara Marth Mariam Samajam Leaders Training Conference held on 4th & 5th October 2021 via zoom. Bible Reading Month was observed by all units from 15th July to 15th August 2021. Vanitha Day was celebrated by all units on 28th November 2021. Cover Collection drive was initiated by all units and the amount so collected were disbursed among centre and diocese for charitable purpose. The Samajam members of all zones actively participated in the Theo Ministry and the ongoing Laity certificate course 2021-2022 as part of the Bombay Diocesan Golden Jubilee. MMVS Bombay Diocese conveyed their Heartfelt Condolences on the sad demise of Bava Thirumeni His Holiness Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Paulose II who entered heavenly abode on 12th July 2021. ANNUAL REPORT : 2021 – 22 Page 15 of 107

Diocese of Bombay 6. PRARTHANA YOGAM Under the strong prayerful leadership of our Metropolitan H. G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos, and the guidance of the Vice President, Rev. Fr Tomy Groege Myalil, the activities of the Prarthana Yogam has been a great resource for the diocese. Prarthana Yogam Diocesan Executive Members of 2021-2022: Vice President Rev. Fr. Tomy George Myalil Diocesan Co-ordinator Mr. P. K. Mathai Zonal Co-ordinators: Dadar Zone Mr. T. A. Joseph Kalyan Zone Mr. T. D. Joykutty Vashi Zone Mr. Shaji Yohannan Pune Zone Mr. A. M. Mathew Malad Zone Mr. K. G. Geevarghese Surat Zone Mr. George Thomas Nashik Zone Mr. Thomas Yohannan Prayer Meetings: Members of the Prarthana Yogam participated in the 10-day Vigil Retreat in preparation for Pentecost conducted by Spiritual Revival Ministry and Prarthana Yogam from May 13st to May 22nd under the leadership of our beloved Metropolitan H. G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos, Rev. Fr. Saji Thannimootil and Rev. Fr. Tomy George Myalil. Chain Prayer Bombay Diocese. The Diocese Prarthana Yogam Members participated 1 day in the 240 hours’ chain Prayer during the Kathirripu days organized by Malankara Orthodox Prarthana Yogam. Special Prayer and Meditation Prayer for our Sabha A special prayer and meditation was conducted online on Thursday 16th September, 2021 via zoom in the presence of our beloved Thirumeni Metropolitan H. G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos and Rev. Fr. Tomy George Myalil, for our Sabha. Special Dedication Prayer for Sabha association Meeting A special dedication prayer was conducted online on Wednesday 13th October, 2021 via zoom for the success of the Sabha Association Meeting. Zonal Co-Ordinator’s Meeting A Zonal Co-ordinators meeting was held on 26th October, 2021, under the guidance of our beloved Metropolitan H. G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos. Family Conference A family conference was organised under the guidance of Prarthana Yogam, on December 5th, 2021, Sunday from 11am to 1pm which was inaugurated by our beloved Metropolitan H. G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos. The topic for the conference was “Faith and Worship in the past Covid Times”, led by Rev. Fr. P. A. Philip (Director of Human Resources Akhila Malankara Orthodox Sabha). ANNUAL REPORT : 2021 – 22 Page 16 of 107

Diocese of Bombay Dedication Prayer for Bombay Orthodox Convention. A special online dedication prayer was conducted on 2nd February2022 for the success of Bombay Orthodox Convention. Prarthana Yogam and INAMS Great Lent and General Assembly meeting. A Prarthana Yogam and INAMS Great Lent and General Assembly meeting, Bombay Diocese, was conducted on 26th March 2022 which was led by Rev. Fr. Dr. Jossi Jacob, (Principal, St Thomas Orthodox Theological Seminary, Nagpur) at Vashi Aramana church. Prarthana Yogam General Assembly meeting was presided by our Vice President Rev. Fr. Tomy George Myalil. Mr. P.K. Mathai was elected as Diocesan Co-ordinator. Following members were elected as Zonal Coordinators Dadar Zone Mr. T. A. Joseph (Thane) Kalyan Zone Mr. T. D. Joykutty (Kalyan W) Vashi Zone Mr. Shaji Yohannan (Panvel) Theo Ministry In Theo ministry, dedication prayer is always conducted by the Prarthana Yogam members (INAMS, Prarthana Yogam, Lay Leaders). 7. INAMS (International Association for Mission Studies) INAMS unit started in the Bombay Diocese in the year 2019. It is a pleasure to note that this organization has made good progress at the unit, zonal and central levels. Under the guidance of H G Geevarghese Mar Coorilos and Vice President Rev. Fr. Tomy George Myalil, Diocese Co-Ordinator Mr. Thomas Varghese, Vice Coordinator Mrs. Gracy Mathew and all other Vicars of individual churches and Office bearers. 1. Kattirippu Prayer (26th May -5th June 2022) 240 hours of the ten days of Kathirippu prayer prior to Pentecost Festival are jointly organized by INAMS, Prarthana Yogam - Lay Leaders, Marthmariam Vanitha Samajam, Elders Forum, MGOCSM, Youth Movement etc. During these chain prayer meetings, participation time was allotted zone wise to all the parishes, Zonal coordinator, unit secretaries and members, who together worked out a meticulous schedule. Timely Prayers from prayer books were given to members through PDF. More than 600 people participated in this venture. Many of them gladly participated more than one time. 2. Theo Ministry Theo Ministry are jointly organized by INAMS, Prarthana Yogam - Lay Leaders. These meetings provide participation to all members of spiritual organizations where dedication prayers and speeches on spiritual topic are made. It is heartening to see how well our lay members could speak on scriptural topics. 3. Unit wise Meeting Due to lockdown restrictions, monthly meeting at parish could not be held regularly. Occasionally all the units held zoom meetings, some units had prayer cells, most of the units supplied food kits & did other charity work. ANNUAL REPORT : 2021 – 22 Page 17 of 107

Diocese of Bombay 4. List of newly elected office bearer of INAMS as follows: Vice President Rev. Fr. Tomy George Myalil Diocesan Co-ordinator Mr. Thomas Varghese Diocesan Joint Co-ordinator Mrs. Gracey Mathew Zonal Co-ordinators: Vashi Zone Mrs. Accamma Chacko Dadar Zone Mr. George Abraham Malad Zone Mr. Jojo Alex Cherian Kalyan Zone Mrs. Leelamma Varghese Pune Zone Mr. Dony Peter Nashik Zone Mr. Shaji Varghese Surat Zone Mr. Mathew K. Paul 8. JEEVANDHARA Jeevandhara is a Gospel team of a group of priests under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Sherin Thomas. Singing of devotional songs, gospel conventions, study classes and intercessory prayers are the programs included in Jeevandhara. 9. DIVYABODHANAM Divyabodhanam is the Theological Education Programme for the laity imparting faith education of the Malankara Orthodox Church. By the Grace of the God Almighty Divyabodhanam Bombay Diocese is functioning smoothly under the dynamic leadership of Diocesan Metropolitan H. G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos and under able guidance of Rev. Fr. Thomas Varghese (Vice President) and Mr. K. V. Chandy (Director) along with active support from Vicars and teachers of various churches under the Diocese of Bombay. Till now more than 1000 students completed Divyabodhanam studies from Bombay Diocese. The academic session for the year 2021-22 is the 18th batch of Divyabodhanam and during this academic session a total of 149 students from 15 parishes completed various courses as follows: POCE 110 students, DOCE 25 students, GOCE 14 students. Next batch registration has already started. Divyabodhanam Vice President Rev. Fr. Thomas Varghese initiated various activities during this period like conducting online classes and seminars for Degree courses for various parishes across Bombay Diocese. Regular classes were conducted in various churches after lockdown. Online seminars were conducted by Rev. Fr. Jacob Anish, Rev. Fr. Joemon Thomas and Rev. Fr. Abin Abraham of Nagpur Seminary. 10. SUSHROOSHAKA SANGHAM (AMOSS) The Akhila Malankara Orthodox Shusrushaka Sangham, (“AMOSS”), Diocese of Bombay the Acolyte spiritual body of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church is working steadfastly with an emphasis for the spiritual strengthening and nourishment of the Acolytes in the Diocese of Bombay. The Central Committee consisting of the Office Bearers of the Organization and the Zonal Co-coordinators of the Diocese of Bombay had met on several occasions during the reporting year to discuss and deliberate upon the various programs and activities that were to be planned for the Organization. During the reporting year as per the instructions and directions of the Diocesan Metropolitan H.G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos, Rev. Fr. Shaji Chacko was appointed as the ANNUAL REPORT : 2021 – 22 Page 18 of 107

Diocese of Bombay new Vice President of the Acolyte body, at this juncture the Organization thankfully remembers the valued guidance and mentorship given by its outgoing Vice President Rev Fr. T U Thomas for his instrumental leadership and support at all times given to the Organization. Annual Conference of AMOSS was held on 29th January 2022 through zoom platform. More than 100 members from different Parishes attended the conference. Our Diocesan Metropolitan H.G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos presided over the conference. Rev. Fr. Mathew Thannimoottil was the Main Resource Person and the session was based on 1 Corinthians chapter 3:16 –“You are the temple of God”. The conference witnessed active deliberation among the participants in respect of various Biblical discourses, sacraments, faith and liturgy of the Church. During the Conference the following members were elected as office bearers for the next 5 years (2022-2027), Secretary Mr. Shibu Cherian Jt. Secretary Mr. Christine Issac Treasurer Mr. John Jesudasan Zonal Co-ordinators: Western Zone Mr. Joju Alex Cherian Dadar Zone Mr. Anu Daniel Vashi Zone Mr. Koshy Varghese Kalyan Zone Mr. M. K. Varghese Surat Zone Mr. Mathew K. Paul Pune Zone Mr. Ajit Mani Nashik Zone Mr. Ginil George We appreciate Mr. P. G. Chacko the former Secretary of AMOSS Bombay Diocese for his selfless service during his tenure. He was the Secretary for 16 years from 2006 to 2022. During the reporting year Regional Conferences were also held through zoom platform and the same were attended by the Acolytes from their respective zones. 11. PRE-MARITAL COUNSELING The Pre-Marital Counselling Course is a two-day Programme that is conducted once every three months. During the 2021-22 period, the same were held online via Zoom during the months of June 2021, September 2021, December 2021 and March 2022. Rev. Fr. Santhosh Varghese is serving as Coordinator of the Pre-Marital Counselling Programme. Rev. Fr. Basil Kuriakose is the Asst. Coordinator. The following persons are serving as Faculty for Pre-Marital Counselling: Very Rev. N. S. Varghese Cor-Episcopa, Rev. Fr. Thomas Varghese, Rev. Fr. Benjamin Stephen, Rev. Fr. Jacob Koshy, Rev. Fr. Santhosh Varghese, Rev. Fr. Jacob Thomas, Rev. Fr. Thomas K. Chacko, Rev. Fr. Sunil Baby, Rev. Fr. Joemon Thomas, Rev. Fr. Basil Kuriakose and Dr. Annie Jolly. We extend our sincere thanks to all Faculty members for their dedication and support. A special note of thanks to Dr. Annie for her commitment and support to this noble endeavour. A total of around 200 youngsters from across the Diocese attended Pre-Marital Counselling in the period 2021-22, and have received Course-Completion Certificate. We extend our best wishes with humble prayers for all of them. ANNUAL REPORT : 2021 – 22 Page 19 of 107

Diocese of Bombay 12. DIOCESAN GATEWAY PUBLICATION The Diocesan Gateway is the official Magazine of the Diocese of Bombay, under the Presidentship of the Diocesan Metropolitan H. G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos. The Following People serverd as the Editorial Board : Chief Editor Rev. Fr. Thomas Varghese Associate Editor Manager Rev. Fr. Aswin Fernandis Publisher Editorial Board Members Rev. Fr. Thomas K. Chacko Rev. Fr. Mathew Thannomootil Rev. Fr. Tomy George Myalil Rev. Fr. Santhosh Varghese Rev. Fr. M. B. George Rev. Fr. Joshy P. Jacob Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Abraham Rev. Fr. Rony George Rev. Fr. Rajesh John Mr. Roy Philip (Nallasopara) Mr. Philip Varghese (Dadar) Mr. John Jesudasan (Chembur) Miss. Susan Thomas (Vashi) Due to the pandemic situation we are publishing the magazine on digital media for the year. 13. SPIRITUAL REVIVAL MINISTRY Spiritual Revival Ministry is a great vision of our Metropolitan H. G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos. To revitalize the spiritual growth and to refresh the sacramental life of Clergy, Family, Kids & the Youth are the motto of our Spiritual Revival Mission. Spiritual Revival Committee: General Vice President Rev. Fr. Mathew Thannimoottil Spirituality of Clergy Rev. Fr. Thomas K. Chacko Family Sanctification Rev. Fr. Thomas Myalil Kids & Youth Rev. Fr. Joemon Thomas Tithe Rev. Fr. Thomaskutty P. N. First Confession Rev. Fr. Jacob Thomas Liturgical Education Rev. Fr. Mathew Thannimmootil Chain prayer & Prayer team Rev. Fr. M. B. George Mr. Jacob Varghese Mission & Evangelism Mr. Thomas Varghese Rev. Fr. Joy M. Skariah Diocesan Convention Rev. Fr. Benjamin Stephen Book Shop Rev. Fr. Sherin Thomas Web Manager Other Activities: a) Book shop: - The Diocesan book shop was opened on 2nd Oct 2014 and is dedicated to the sacred memory of Late Lamented Alvares Mar Julius Metropolitan. Liturgical, devotional and biblical books are available at our Book shop. Rev. Fr. Benjamin Stephen is serving as the Book Shop Manager. ANNUAL REPORT : 2021 – 22 Page 20 of 107

Diocese of Bombay b) Website: - Under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Sherin Thomas, our website portals are functioning well and its contents include Church news, and other important current matters of both Diocese as well as Church as a whole are updated regularly. c) Bombay Orthodox Diocesan Convention: - The diocesan convention known as ‘Bombay Orthodox Diocesan Convention’ conducted by the diocese has become a new spiritual awakening to the faithful. In the reporting year, the 8th Diocesan Convention was held on 4th to 6th Feb 2022. Well-known convention speakers in the Malankara Orthodox Church, Rev. Fr. Thomas Varghese Amayil (Professor, O.T.S., Kottayam) was the main speaker for the Diocesan Convention. The devotional songs for the convention was led by ‘Jeevandhara’ gospel team. Rev. Fr. Joy M. Skariah served as the General Convener of the diocesan convention. We hereby express our sincere thanks to all conveners of various committees for their valuable services for the grand success of the “Diocesan Convention”. In the reporting year it was decided to donate ₹ 1,02,065/- (Rs. One Lakh Two Thousand and Sixty Five/-) to Ashraya Bhavan from the offertory received. d) Tithe Collection: - Under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Thomaskutty P. N., this year a good collection of ₹ 12,86,041/- (Rs. Twelve Lakhs Eighty Six Thousand and Forty One/-) was received as Tithe collection from all parishes, which are exclusively set apart for the spiritual activities and for the needy people as our charity work under the spiritual revival program. e) Clergy Retreat: - An Annual Retreat for Priests of Bombay Diocese led by Rev. Fr. Varghese Joseph, Attappadi was held on 7th & 9th March, 2022, at Vashi Aramana Church. 52 Priests attended and got blessed. f) First Confession: - During the Great Lent period many parishes organized study classes about holy confession and first confession which benefited many young children of our parishes. ANNUAL REPORT : 2021 – 22 Page 21 of 107

Diocese of Bombay Acknowledgement With a deep sense of gratitude from the bottom of our hearts, we acknowledge: - 1. Various sister churches for giving us permission to use their churches and school premises for our worship in different parts of the Diocese. 2. The members of the Diocesan Council, the Malankara Orthodox Church Council of Bombay and the Malankara Association Managing Committee for their sincere co- operation. 3. All the Reverend Priests and respectable Parishioners for their sincere co-operation. 4. Dr. C. J. Samuel for his timely advice on legal matters and the valuable contributions as the Director of the Education Board (MOCCB). 5. Mr. Riju John for his valuable suggestions as the internal auditor of the accounts for the reporting year. 6. M/s J. K. Varghese and Co., Chartered Accountants for their timely advice and auditing of the accounts. 7. The Vicar and Members of the nominated Committee and all parishioners of the Vashi Aramana Church. 8. All staff working in BODC/MOCCB for their valuable services. 9. All those who have helped the Diocese with prayers, guidance, assistance and co- operation at various levels. OUR PLEDGE We pledge our loyalty to the Holy Episcopal Synod, to H. H. Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, the Catholicos of the East and the Malankara Metropolitan and to our Diocesan Metropolitan, H. G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos. With utmost humility, we bow our heads before God Almighty and thanking Him for the continuous blessings we have been receiving all through from above, we humbly submit this Annual Report for the year 2021-22. For the Diocese of Bombay, Sd/- Place: Vashi FR. THOMAS K. CHACKO, Date: 31st July 2022 Diocesan Secretary. ANNUAL REPORT : 2021 – 22 Page 22 of 107

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